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Tetsubin refers to the Japanese iron tea pot which first appeared in the 17th century and was used in Japanese tea ceremonies.
Adopted as a symbolic revolt against the formality of the Chanoyu tea ceremony favored by the ruling class, the Tetsubin became a common fixture in Japanese households. Tea lovers prefer iron teapots, as water that is boiled in iron is said to have a better taste.
Tosilog refers to the Philippines' famous food combination made of Tocino (pork marinated in red sauce for TO of TOsilog), sinangag (fried rice for SI of ToSIlog) at itlog (fried egg for LOG of TosiLOG). Tosilog is usually eaten as breakfast food, but can also be eaten for lunch, dinner or snacks.
Tosilog is one of the famous new type of food combinations which is now part of the Philippine cuisine.
Tumpeng refers to Indonesian cone-shaped rice; a turmeric-tinged yellow rice piled high into a cone and served with an assortment of dishes; a pyramid of fragrant yellow rice surrounded by assorted Indonesian dishes. The tip of the Tumpeng is offered to the eldest guest.The height of the cone symbolizes the greatness of Allah or God, and the food at the base of the cone symbolizes nature’s abundance. The yellow tinge in the rice symbolizes wealth and high morals.
Tawashi refers to a Japanese cooking implements. It is an abrasive brush made from palm fibres that is used for washing.